When thomas jefferson wrote in the declaration of independence that "all men are created equal," to whom was he most likely referring? a all men and women b all men c white men d white men and women

Thomas Jefferson was referring to all white men

White men

Slavery was still allowed under the Constitution so different races were still very much unequal. Women weren't allowed to own property or vote so they weren't equal to men either.

your list doesn't mention any of them at all.

and what does "these" mean anyway ?

in 1862, president lincoln's emancipation proclamation opened the door for african americans to enlist in the union army. although many had wanted to join the war effort earlier, they were prohibited from enlisting by a federal law dating back to 1792.

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